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Reds' Bruce sits with sore right heel

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Right fielder Jay Bruce was scratched from Monday's starting lineup in the Reds' 5-2 win over the Brewers about 90 minutes before first pitch. Bruce reported having a sore right heel.

Reds manager Dusty Baker, who replaced Bruce with Denis Phipps, did not believe the injury would be serious.

"He'll be all right in a couple of days," Baker said. "It was more precautionary than anything. You don't want it to linger. This time in spring, if they feel anything, we take them out."